Ben & Jerry's Founders Urge Release of Brand from TMICC Ahead of Listing

Ben & Jerry’s Demands Out From Parent Firm, Citing Censorship on Social Issues

The cofounders of Ben & Jerry’s published an open letter this week demanding that their parent company allow Ben & Jerry’s to operate independently, saying that the ice cream brand’s founding commitments to social justice are being undermined. In 2000, Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield sold their company to Unilever, which is now spinning off the ice cream brand, along with other businesses… Source

Ben & Jerry’s ‘not for sale’ says Magnum CEO ahead of spin-off from Unilever

Magnum CEO Peter ter Kulve dismissed any talk of selling Ben & Jerry’s on Wednesday and said he was focused on reclaiming market share and growing sales as the spin-off of the new Magnum Ice Cream Company from Unilever approaches. Unilever expects the ice cream business, which includes brands such as Magnum, Ben & Jerry’s, Wall’s and Cornetto, to command just over a fifth of the around $88 billion global ice cream market and compete with rivals …

Ben & Jerry's founders urge Unilever to release them from conglomerate

The iconic ice cream duo said the voice of the company has been silenced by Unilever, and they are urging them to release Ben & Jerry's from the conglomerate.

Unilever rejected billion-dollar-plus offer to sell Ben & Jerry’s to investors, founder says

Ben Cohen seeks brand spinoff, which is dismissed by CEO of Unilever’s new Magnum ice cream unit during event tied to expected listing

New flavours won’t cut it: Inside Magnum Co’s innovation playbook

Unilever’s €8bn ice cream arm is set to spin off as The Magnum Ice Cream Company. CEO Peter ter Kulve outlines plans to reignite growth through innovation, healthier snacking, and new brands like Hydro:ICE.